Boating Information
Yacht and Boat is a great resource for anyone looking for the right boat advice.
If you are looking for boating information, are interested in learning more about boating in general, are thinking about going boating, or would like to discover boating the page links below contain broad information on a wide variety of boating topics.
Whether you are an experienced mariner or just learning the ropes, there is interesting boating information here for everyone.
Go boating – there’s no better way to spend time with family and friends
Our aim at Yacht and Boat is to take some of the confusion out of boating by providing basic boat advice resources as well as a marine directory for additional information.
As a prospective boat owner – your best resources are a reputable, ethical boat dealer, your State Industry body, your State Government body and your own research.
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If you’re an aspiring boat enthusiast, you’ll find boating information on obtaining a boat licence through to tips on choosing a boat, registering a boat and links to where you can obtain the professional training you need to give you confidence on the water.
So, if you’re thinking of a runabout, inflatable, kayak or personal watercraft – or perhaps you have your sights set on a luxurious sailing or fishing watercraft – there’s tips here for all Australians.
There are a few ways to get your feet wet. Some ideas you might like to consider are…
Hire a boat
Attend a Boating ‘Open Day’
Go to your nearest Boat Show
Visit your local yacht or boat club
Ask a friend to take you out on their boat
Get in touch with a reputable Boat Broker for a test sail, advice and information.
What’s next?
Getting a boat licence
Choosing your boat
Registering your boat
Marine Rescue NSW warns of strong winds and high seas
Marine Rescue NSW has warned boaters to be aware of dangerous conditions along the NSW coast tonight and tomorrow, with high winds likely to continue for the rest of the week.
Tesacom to Offer KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Service in South America
The world's leading maritime VSAT provider, will offer its mini-VSAT Boadband service and TracPhone satellite communications terminals to maritime customers throughout South America through Tesacom
Australian sailors make winning start to final Weymouth regatta
The ISAF Sailing World Cup round is the last hit out in Weymouth before the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with four Australian crews beginning their final run to the Games in style with race wins.
Aussie sailors prepare for final Weymouth hit out ahead of the Games
Australian sailors are preparing for a final hit out in Weymouth ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the Sail for Gold Regatta, the penultimate round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, beginning on Monday.
Boat Style presents Sunbrella On the Edge
Boat Style is thrilled to present the new range from Sunbrella, the bold graphic designs of the ‘On the Edge’ fabric collection. It has classic motifs like a hounds tooth and polka dot
Magnamoor – makes the single handed retrieval of a mooring a reality
The Australian designed and manufactured “Magnamoor” mooring solution has been developed to make the single handed departure and retrieval of a mooring for a medium to large (8 to 20m+) sized boat a reality